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YR02 GGU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,847 mi
Last recorded131,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 GGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,847 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s/r (2.6.2)

front sub frame slight coroision

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

some suface corrosion to front subrfame

Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

some suface corrosion to front subrfame

Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,161 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine

some suface corrosion to under side of vehicle at front

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,161 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak from engine

some suface corrosion to under side of vehicle at front

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,418 miles

nearside rear tyre small cut inner sidewall

slight play nearside rear tiebar bush

Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre small cut inner sidewall

slight play nearside rear tiebar bush

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyres Worn on inner Edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,118 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in treads

Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,118 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is starting to crack in treads

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,430 miles

front of side inner knuckle joint in steering rack pinion starting to wear

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play both rear brake caliper carriers.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,398 miles

Front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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YR02 GGU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR02 GGU registered?

YR02 GGU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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